Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37
94 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
25
Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Released July 2009

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon A3000 IS versus Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was released 6 months after the Fujifilm Z37 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A3000 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm Z37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Fujifilm FinePix Z37. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Fujifilm Z37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Fujifilm Z37
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon A3000 IS
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Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm Z37
A3000 IS | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z37 has measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3000 IS versus Fujifilm Z37 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3000 IS versus the Fujifilm Z37.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and Fujifilm Z37 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and Fujifilm Z37.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 3 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-8L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $240 | $130 |